Watch BBQ with Bobby Flay

2004
3 Seasons
4.6 (21)

BBQ with Bobby Flay was a popular television show that aired on the Food Network from 2004. The show was a cooking competition series that presented the best grill masters across the United States. Bobby Flay hosted the show, and he was joined by a panel of judges that included Ryan Allen Carrillo and Lee Ann Whippen. BBQ with Bobby Flay took viewers on a culinary journey across the country as Flay visited different cities to find and challenge the best grill masters. Each episode focused on a different style of barbecue, ranging from the traditional Southern-style pork barbecue to the tangy, vinegary sauces of the Carolinas. The show followed a simple format: two contestants competed in a head-to-head cook-off, and Flay gave them a main ingredient that they had to incorporate into their barbecue dish. The contestants had to come up with a unique recipe that showcased their skills and creativity as grill masters. The judges then tasted both dishes and declared a winner based on flavor, presentation, and overall execution. What made BBQ with Bobby Flay special was the competitive spirit of the show. The contestants were not just cooking for fun; they were playing for pride and bragging rights. The contestants were often colorful characters, and their stories and personalities added to the drama and excitement of the show. For instance, some contestants were from multi-generational barbecue families, while others were self-taught grill masters who had honed their skills through trial and error. Flay, as the host and mentor, was a great motivator who pushed the contestants to their limits. He encouraged them to take risks and push the boundaries of barbecue cooking. He also gave them invaluable tips and tricks to elevate their dishes, and in some cases, he even jumped behind the grill to lend a hand. But what set BBQ with Bobby Flay apart from other cooking competition shows was the focus on education. The show was not just about who made the best dish; it was also about learning the art and science of barbecue cooking. Each episode revealed different techniques, flavors, and ingredients that helped viewers to understand and appreciate the intricacies of barbecue. In conclusion, BBQ with Bobby Flay was a fun, exciting, and educational show that celebrated the best of barbecue cooking. It showcased the diversity and richness of regional styles, while also highlighting the skills and creativity of everyday people who love to grill. Bobby Flay, Ryan Allen Carillo, and Lee Ann Whippen were excellent hosts, judges, and mentors, who brought their passion for food and their expertise to the show. Even though the show ended its run in 2008, it remains a classic of the genre, and an inspiration for aspiring grill masters everywhere.

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Seasons

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26. Creative Qs

July 8, 2006

Bobby Flay visits creative grill masters cooking with coffee in Hawaii, then cheese and chocolate in California.

25. BBQ by the Bay

July 1, 2006

There's nothing better than barbecue by the bay. This American favorite is popular from Oyster Bay, to Monterey Bay, to San Fransisco. Fire up the grills and just add water!

24. Crazy BBQs

June 24, 2006

Bobby plays high stakes poker in Vegas waiting for a chance to hit the grills. Then it's pure magic when they fire up the barbecue at LA's favorite magician's house.

23. Hooked on Cues

June 17, 2006

Whether it's bingo night, a game-day tailgate, a motorcycle rally or a Sunday in Hawaii, it's barbecue time across America.

22. Beautiful BBQs

May 27, 2006

The only thing better than great BBQ is a 'cue with a view! Bobby hits the desert for a horse-riding cowboy BBQ, smokes salmon in picturesque Big Sur, California, and savors a tropical sunset barbecue at the beach.

21. Hot Hawaiian BBQ

May 20, 2006

Bobby Flay takes a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, where the weather is hot and the barbecue is even hotter.

20. Cultural 'Cues

May 13, 2006

Bobby explores cultural barbecues with a hot luau pig roast in Hawaii, smoked duck in San Francisco's Chinatown and grilled kebabs at a Los Angeles Greek festival.

19. Big Apple BBQ

May 6, 2006

Bobby's in New York City grillin' on the flight deck of the USS Intrepid before a little Coney Island-style baseball and BBQ. Then he checks out a backyard BBQ showdown in Queens and visits the Big Apple's BBQ University!

18. Blast from the Past

March 18, 2006

From the battlefields of the Civil War, to the grillers keeping historic Route 66 alive, Bobby takes a step back in time to explore barbecues of the past.

17. Beefed Up BBQ

March 11, 2006

From a ranch in California cattle country to the heart of Texas and down to Louisiana's Naval Air station, the steaks are sizzlin' and the brisket is smokin'.

16. BBQ Rewards

March 4, 2006

Nothing says "thanks" like a BBQ Reward. The US Coast Guard gets an honorary barbecue for working hard and Tulane University architecture students cook up a reward for designing and building their own grill.

15. Big Easy

February 25, 2006

The Big Easy is going BBQ! Cap off a Louisiana swamp tour with a Cajun-spiced BBQ. Then prowl the night with grillin' jazz man and see how Mardi Gras really gets going with some great New Orleans grilling.

14. Sizzlin' Seafood

February 18, 2006

From salmon in Seattle to albacore in California and a taste of New Orleans, Bobby finds out how to grill, smoke and serve seafood sizzling!

13. Wacky Qs

February 4, 2006

When it comes to BBQ, it can get pretty wacky. Just ask the folks at the giant tech company Google. Then, see what it's like to grill artichokes in the artichoke capital of America. Finally, it's barbecue that's gone to the dogs.

12. Extreme Sports BBQ

January 28, 2006

Enjoy some wet and wild wakeboarding action before spinning into a cool Californiacycling 'cue. Then, paintballers play hard and grill even harder, and the Derby Dolls skate and scrape their way into some extreme BBQ action.

11. BBQ Bashes

January 21, 2006

Go behind the scenes for barbecue's biggest bashes as Bobby Flay grills with his pals in Dallas, crashes the birthday of California's Creole Queen and attends a delicious party on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.

10. Cues by the Coast

January 7, 2006

Bobby's invited to a BBQ engagement party on the beach in Santa Barbara, CA, where a couple loves BBQ almost as much as they do each other!

9. Crazy 'Cues

November 4, 2005

From a gas station that serves gas and tri-tip to smoked tofu to grilling on the rocks, Bobby explores the craziest barbecues ever!

8. Spice Girls

October 28, 2005

From the Mariachi Divas on stage for smoking music and spicy carne asada, to the women serving spice at Chicago's hottest hot dog joint, to a cowgirl spice rub in the Rockies, get ready for some real spice behind the grill.

7. Windy City BBQ

October 19, 2005

Celebrate Chicago and the Cubs by grilling up some Chicago-style hot dogs, then serve up the blues with some smoking brisket and feel the 1700 degree heat inside the Weber grill kitchen.

6. Extreme BBQ

October 12, 2005

Hit the windy city for a rugby match topped off with a pig roast. Then ride the gondola in Aspen for a BBQ during a summer snow storm and hit the sand with some dune buggy riders cruising and grilling along the California Coast.

5. Thrills and Grills

October 5, 2005

Soar over Seattle with barbecuing paragliders, ride bulls coupled with delicious steak in Texas, run rapids in the Rockies and hit the fast lane with NASCAR drivers.

4. Great Northwest BBQ

September 28, 2005

Bobby grills with the guys who know how to toss fish at Seattle's famous Pike Place Market. Then he meets Seattle's BBQ pastor of pork before visiting an ancient native village where salmon is roasted on cedar stakes.

3. Totally Texas BBQ

September 21, 2005

Bobby takes a wild ride in Texas with the Cowboy Chicks, an all-women trick riding team that grills and thrills. Then he learns how barbecue changed the TV show Dallas, before attending a totally Texas red, white and blue BBQ.

2. Memphis Madness

September 14, 2005

Bobby visits the wild, wacky and wonderful "Memphis in May," otherwise known as the Super Bowl of Swine. It's three days of smoke, ribs, shoulders and whole hogs where one winner takes all.

1. Rocky Mountain BBQ

September 7, 2005

Talk about a Rocky Mountain high! Bobby takes a sunset Jeep ride to a Colorado mountain barbecue, joins a backcountry BBQ cooked up by the toughest forest rangers in the mountains and experiences some spooky ghost town 'cue.

Description

BBQ with Bobby Flay took viewers on a culinary journey across the country as Flay visited different cities to find and challenge the best grill masters. Each episode focused on a different style of barbecue, ranging from the traditional Southern-style pork barbecue to the tangy, vinegary sauces of the Carolinas.

The show followed a simple format: two contestants competed in a head-to-head cook-off, and Flay gave them a main ingredient that they had to incorporate into their barbecue dish. The contestants had to come up with a unique recipe that showcased their skills and creativity as grill masters. The judges then tasted both dishes and declared a winner based on flavor, presentation, and overall execution.

What made BBQ with Bobby Flay special was the competitive spirit of the show. The contestants were not just cooking for fun; they were playing for pride and bragging rights. The contestants were often colorful characters, and their stories and personalities added to the drama and excitement of the show. For instance, some contestants were from multi-generational barbecue families, while others were self-taught grill masters who had honed their skills through trial and error.

Flay, as the host and mentor, was a great motivator who pushed the contestants to their limits. He encouraged them to take risks and push the boundaries of barbecue cooking. He also gave them invaluable tips and tricks to elevate their dishes, and in some cases, he even jumped behind the grill to lend a hand.

But what set BBQ with Bobby Flay apart from other cooking competition shows was the focus on education. The show was not just about who made the best dish; it was also about learning the art and science of barbecue cooking. Each episode revealed different techniques, flavors, and ingredients that helped viewers to understand and appreciate the intricacies of barbecue.

In conclusion, BBQ with Bobby Flay was a fun, exciting, and educational show that celebrated the best of barbecue cooking. It showcased the diversity and richness of regional styles, while also highlighting the skills and creativity of everyday people who love to grill. Bobby Flay, Ryan Allen Carillo, and Lee Ann Whippen were excellent hosts, judges, and mentors, who brought their passion for food and their expertise to the show. Even though the show ended its run in 2008, it remains a classic of the genre, and an inspiration for aspiring grill masters everywhere.